BYD Song Ultra EV Racks Up 37,216 Orders in First Week

The BYD Song Ultra EV launched on March 26, offering four trim levels priced between RMB 151,900 and RMB 179,900. It garnered a total of 37,216 orders in its first week on the market. All variants feature a rear-mounted, rear-wheel-drive layout and are available with two motor power outputs: 240 kW and 270 kW, delivering a top speed of 210 km/h. The entire lineup is equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery, offered in 75.6 kWh and 82.7 kWh capacities, providing CLTC-rated ranges of 605 km and 710 km respectively. The vehicle also features a 900V high-voltage architecture and Megawatt Flash Charging technology. Under ambient temperatures, charging from 10% to 70% takes just 5 minutes, and reaching 97% requires only 9 minutes; even at -30°C, charging time increases by merely 3 minutes. Measuring 4,850 mm long, 1,910 mm wide, and 1,670 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,840 mm, the Song Ultra EV offers a maximum trunk capacity of 1,659 liters and supports a “bed mode” configuration. Interior highlights include standard equipment across all trims such as a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, four-zone voice interaction, wireless smartphone charging, and over 20 other features. Higher-end variants add premium amenities including a “Queen’s Co-Pilot Seat,” an onboard refrigerator, and a 26-inch W-HUD (Windshield Head-Up Display). All models come standard with BYD’s proprietary Cloud Ride-C intelligent damping suspension system and the TBC High-Speed Blowout Stability Control system, which maintains vehicle stability even during a tire blowout at speeds up to 140 km/h.